Studies in the Sociology of Social Problems

This collection contributes data and analysis to the current sate of work in social problems sociology. The chapters are drawn together based on the "social definitional" or "social constructionist" view that social problems are not conditions but rather the definitional activities of people making claims and responses to such conditions. The emphasis is on social problems sociology as the distinct subfield of the discipline that addresses this kind of social conduct. The chapters seek to expand upon and elaborate various elements of this general theme.Joseph Schneider is the author of 'Studies in the Sociology of Social Problems', published 1984 under ISBN 9780893914509 and ISBN 0893914509.